Some people believe that adding coconut oil to your diet an improve dandruff, since it’s often applied to the scalp as a dandruff home remedy. But check with your doctor before taking coconut oil regularly, since it’s rich in saturated fat.

Choose Biotin and Zinc

Zinc, an essential mineral, and biotin, a B vitamin, may also improve dandruff.

Soaps and shampoos made for dandruff contain zinc pyrithone, and there have been reports of oral zinc supplementation helping to decrease flares. One thing that has been shown in research is that babies low in biotin tend to have more baby seborrheic dermatitis [dandruff or cradle cap].

Food sources of biotin include eggs, yogurt, tomatoes, and carrots. Zinc-rich foods include oysters, crab, and pumpkin seeds. Peanuts and dark chocolate are high in both nutrients.